Our 8th Annual Open Tournament is booked !
8th Annual Open Tournament - 21st. Sept 2024
We are pleased to announce that we have booked this years tournament for 21st September to be held again at the awesome TransAlta Tri-Leisure Centre in Spruce Grove. Registration will be online through Trackie - link will be posted closer to the date but in plenty time to organize your visit with us. Keep checking this page for updates and announcements - Like us on Facebook for news !
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Tournament Info
Register at: https://www.trackie.com/event/CSKANorthern2024
Registration deadline 15 Sept 2024 Midnight
General Info
Start time - 9:00 AM
End time - 5:00 PM
Location: TransAlta Tri-Leisure Centre, 221 Jennifer Heil Way, Spruce Grove AB T7X 4J5
Categories:
White to Orange Belt = Novice
Green to Purple Belt = Intermediate
Brown & Black Belts = Advanced
(Categories may be combined where # of entries dictate)
Minimum Protective Equipment Required (must have - no exceptions):
1. Mouth Guard
2. WKF style hand mitts only
Optional Protective Equipment:
1. Chest Protector
2. Head protection for children
3. Shin and foot protection for children
Clarifications regarding Team Kata and Kumite events:
Please note:
Entries for these events will be taken on the day of the Tournament and will be sorted accordingly and to determine if there are enough entries for Team Events to take place.
Please hand in your Teams to the Tournament Directors table by 9:00 AM.
Team Kumite: Min 3 competitors. Teams will be sorted by gender, age and skill level and will only compete against their respective gender, age and levels.
Team Kata: 3 competitors per team, can be mixed gender, age and level.
Depending on the number of teams entered:
Teams will be sorted by age and skill level and will compete against their respective age and/or levels if there are sufficient entries.
All Kata Teams will compete against each other if there are insufficient entries to group otherwise
There is no charge for Team Events.
Tournament Rules
Rules: Based on WSKA Shobu-Ippon. Please make yourself familiar with scoring criteria etc. Download here:
WSKA Rules
Shobu-Ippon kumite is a traditional sparring format in karate, emphasizing the principle of "one decisive blow." In this competition, the objective is to score an Ippon, or a full point, by delivering a clean, powerful, and well-controlled technique that demonstrates potential to end the match decisively. The bout is judged by a panel of referees who award points based on the precision, timing, and effectiveness of strikes, kicks, and blocks. A match can also be won by accumulating two Waza-ari (half-points). The Shobu-Ippon format emphasizes the importance of technical excellence, strategic thinking, and mental focus, reflecting the core values and discipline of traditional karate.
If you or any of your senior students are experienced in officiating and would like to volunteer, please let us know and we would be glad to utilize them!
When in Spruce Grove visit the famous Jack's Drive-In restaurant https://www.jacksdrivein.ca/ !
Accommodations & Airport
Accommodation:
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spruce Grove
201 Jennifer Heil Way, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 0T3
(780) 571-1101 (closest to venue)
• Travelodge by Wyndham Spruce Grove
20 Nelson Dr, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3X3
(780) 962-6050
• Super 8 by Wyndham Spruce Grove
240 St Matthews Ave, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3B4
(780) 851-1681
Airport:
• Edmonton International Airport (YEG) approximately 55km from Spruce Grove
https://flyeia.com/
See web site for travel to Spruce Grove AB
o Car rentals available at the airport – suggest booking ahead
Attractions
Spruce Grove is a vibrant, dynamic city located approximately 11 kilometers west of the provincial capital. It boasts a mix of industry, commerce and community. Spruce Grove offers an ideal mix of city conveniences, including shops and restaurants, side-by-side with plenty of recreation and leisure options, including more than 40 kilometers of all-weather trails and connects many of the city’s neighborhoods, playgrounds and parks.
• https://www.sprucegrove.org/community/visiting-spruce-grove/
Edmonton is the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta. Edmonton is situated on the North Saskatchewan River and is the center of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, which is surrounded by Alberta's central region.
• https://exploreedmonton.com/articles/top-attractions-in-edmonton
Advertising & Sponsorship Packages Now Available !
The tournament will bring together talented amateur martial artists, enthusiasts, from across the province and the community. The PSKA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the physical, mental, and spiritual development of individuals through Shotokan Karate. The tournament is an important fundraising event for the PSKA, which provides affordable instruction to the community. The event is expected to have 160 entries and approximately 200 direct spectators, with a total exposure of 750-1000. There are four sponsorship tiers available: Platinum ($1,500), Gold ($1,000), Silver ($500), and Bronze ($250). Each sponsorship tier offers different benefits, including logo placement, advertisement opportunities, and social media recognition.
Please click the link below to download the Sponsorship Package with more details and how you can support us !